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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 510.62 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 510.62 and 237.24 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 510.62 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/510.62 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 510.62 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 121,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,139.49/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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